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Reviews of Embassie Backpackers

1 Falkner square, Liverpool, L8 7NU, United Kingdom

#98 of 106 hotels in Liverpool

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 826 hostel reviews

5.9

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    5.9

  • Comfort

    6.0

  • Location

    7.5

  • Facilities

    6.0

  • Staff

    8.2

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 25 August 2025

    5.0
    Full of character, could use clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (10 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cavern Club tickets no longer included, apparently this was a COVID only thing that the club discontinued. There was a bit of moving around with beds because some occupants would change beds and it did bring up some cleanliness concerns. As a female traveller I would recommend booking female only dorm unless travelling with a partner. Also smelled strongly of weed

    The staff were truly lovely example of the best people Liverpool has to offer, extremely hospitable and open to whatever we needed. Shower was pretty good, and location not that far by walk from some of the central attractions. Place is filled with character given it has been running for 35 years

    Stayed in August 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 July 2025

    6.0
    Thank you for everything
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Closed to the town centre t

    Staff nice but the place a bit old

    Stayed in July 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 June 2025

    6.0
    Comfortable stay with a excellent host
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    It could do with a thorough clean

    The friendly staff they were exceptional

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 6 June 2025

    6.0
    Nice for 1 day
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room (10 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No secund day other receptionist not god with employees, speaking text offensive.

    The receptionist Luiz is good person, speed and kind.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 27 May 2025

    7.0
    Bed average, lights way too bright, accommodation nice and clean. Staff excellent.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lighting too bright in kitchen are sensors which did not go off.

    Staff members were very helpful & informative.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2025

    7.0
    Ok
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room (10 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Gr8 staff

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2025

    5.0
    A cheap, friendly, get what you pay for kind of place. Cheers.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room (10 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Advertises free parking with reservation but this isn't true disappointingly. This was my main reason for booking so I was a bit annoyed by that. My dorm was next to the social area so it was a bit noisy on the night but it didn't go on too late. Parts could really do with a bit of a clean but overall I can't complain too much for the price.

    Very friendly staff and residents. Free tea/coffee and toast.

    Stayed in May 2025

  • Reviewed: 28 April 2025

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly and pleasant staff

    Stayed in April 2025

  • Reviewed: 11 March 2025

    5.0
    Good enough for the price.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (10 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night

    Many things to improve. But then the price will increase.

    The price. The staff.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 9 March 2025

    5.0
    Friendly & hospitable, Rough n ready environment. Beds reasonable, linen clean
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wear and tear very apparent in all areas, while tidy not vclean& outdoor areas look like scrap yards whichbis a shame as theres tons of potential and beauty in architecture and features. Arrived on Saturday night when a lot of alcohol drinking happening which I'm not into. Could do with deep clean in communal areas

    Breakfast is Self service _different breads to make toast& pain au chocolate, coffee and range of teas also available. Lovely welcome from staff, even made a cuppa on arrival for me. Entertaining guests. . Rare opportunity to stay in old period house.

    Stayed in March 2025

  • Reviewed: 13 February 2025

    5.0
    Need a makeover in the building.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room (10 Adults)
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Cold. Bedroom was cold, smells like alcohol and drugs. Need a big makeover. Shower was cold. No en-suite in the bedroom.

    The staff are very good especially Kevin lovely man.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 December 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The lockers have no keys and unable to lock with padlock. In need of a refurbishment or lick of paint, but it's called shabby chic and you get what you pay for, a bed for the night.

    Very friendly staff, laid back. Samantha super helpful. Bedding clean. Toilet clean. Security cameras. Lovely area.

    Stayed in December 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 November 2024

    5.0
    was okey
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (10 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights

    room door couldn't lock it. there are so many people in there. heating wasn't on. window was broken as well. it wasn't clean enough.

    its not far from city center its comfy place. they told me 25 years are serving as hostel. they have free breakfast and tea as well. you can take free map also.staffs are really hospitable.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 November 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Was only one bathroom and toilet on each floor. I was up early so wasn't really a problem.

    Staff were really helpful and friendly when I arrived. Was great listening to Kevin's (the owner) stories. Had a great laugh with other people staying there. So friendly. Bunk was really comfortable.

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 November 2024

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location

    Staff great

    Stayed in November 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2024

    6.0
    Mixed experience
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not many plug socket to charge phone ect but not many in the dorm so wasn't a problem. The dorm smelt musty and there was some black dusty stuff that looked dodgy on the disused mantle in the dorm. Unfortunately the female shower only run cold and didn't want to use the males. I love rustic but like the staff said there was building work going on and it's a working progress.

    Lovely old building with beautiful features. Friendly staff happy to help. Felt safe as a solo female and toaster, tea coffee and cereal available 24/7. There is a free parking off peak or a short walk away. Mattress was comfy and was told it was quite staying some of the time. I hit one of those nights thankfully.

    Stayed in October 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 September 2024

    5.0
    You can "get by with a little help from my friends"
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Provisions for breakfast, such as cheese, donuts, etc. were mentioned, but not quite there, so breakfast timings were somewhat vague. Couldn't get hot water from one of the showers or water from the other. Didn't have the time to remonstrate over this. One central ceiling-mounted strip light in the large dormitory, which didn't light up (in darkness I couldn't find misplaced personal items). How I wished there had been individual reading lights to each of the separate beds.

    The location is within the Georgian sector, which is stunning architecturally. The room was large and spacious with tall ceiling. Female toiletry facilities were on a separate floor to the mixed sex facilities below (one man overlooked the large FEMALES sign). I was unable to reach the accommodation until after midnight. With 24-hour security they kindly accommodated me after the cut off check-in time. Breakfast consisted of help-yourself fresh bread, toasted if you wanted, a whole range of spreads, breakfast cereal, dairy and plant-based milks in the fridge, fruit, etc.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    5.0
    the facilities provided are not satisfactory
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It is disturbing when neigbour talks or opens and close the door in the midnight. There is no light in female bathroom so I have not take the bath as it doesn't matter as I have stayed just one night and the weather is cool now. There is no duvet provided and only a large towels which I feel uncomfortable as is not warm enough.

    The location is quite near the University of Liverpool. The hotel staff is so friendly that he recommended some sightseeing places of Liverpool.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    7.0
    The way Youth Hosteling used to be.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Male Dormitory Room (10 Adults)
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Team there very welcoming. Very much a family ethos that reminds me of the way Youth Hosteling used to be, before it became a franchise. Superb location if you are visiting a loved one in the Royal Thanks guys.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Sharing a bunk with two girls under me who took the bed off my friend and they were shaking the bunk all night and kept me awake

    Communal kitchen and everyone chatting and friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    7.0
    Really good and warm space
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Shared Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed… it depends from the room but our bed was V shaped

    Really good place. The staff is so careful and kind… they even help us to hide our bike

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    7.0
    Shite
    • With a pet
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The people

    The place

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 July 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Mixed Dormitory Room (10 Adults)
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uncomfortable beds

    People were friendly

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 July 2024

    5.0
    Passable
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Bed in Female Dormitory Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    BATHROOM, DIRTY KITCHEN,

    N/A

    Stayed in June 2024

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